Shows
Writing The RapidsSlippery Ontology with Joe KochJoe is joined by Joe Koch to talk surrealism, writing the senses, deities of place in deep space, and more.Contact for Joe KochBlueskyWebsiteBooksContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2025-04-301h 15
Writing The RapidsSlippery Ontology with Joe KochJoe is joined by Joe Koch to talk surrealism, writing the senses, deities of place in deep space, and more.Contact for Joe KochBlueskyWebsiteBooksContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2025-04-3000 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: The Genocide House with Robert KlossRobert Kloss rejoins Joe to talk his new book The Genocide House, America, smooshing ideas together, and more.Contact for Robert KlossBooksWebsiteContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-10-1837 min
Writing The RapidsFilm, Friends, and Poetry with Laura PaulJoe is joined by Laura Paul to talk about her new book Film Elegy, mentoring under Amy Halpern, playing with text and images, and more!“Amy was a unique individual. Immensely talented, funny, and hard-working, she was probably the most outgoing and helpful student of our generation.Gone, but not forgotten. Amy was and is utterly unforgettable.”-Alex Cox, director of Repo ManContact for Laura PaulTwitterInstagramWebsiteFilm ElegyContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteO...
2024-09-3000 minWriting The RapidsFilm, Friends, and Poetry with Laura PaulJoe is joined by Laura Paul to talk about her new book Film Elegy, mentoring under Amy Halpern, playing with text and images, and more!“Amy was a unique individual. Immensely talented, funny, and hard-working, she was probably the most outgoing and helpful student of our generation.Gone, but not forgotten. Amy was and is utterly unforgettable.”-Alex Cox, director of Repo ManContact for Laura PaulTwitterInstagramWebsiteFilm ElegyContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-09-301h 12Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Profane Altars and Sorcery with Sam RichardJoe is rejoined by Sam Richard to talk about Weirdpunk Books' anthology of sword and sorcery Profane Altars, as well as the companion zine Profane Sorcery. They also talk about the link between fantasy and horror, the practice of editing anthologies, and more!Contact for Sam RichardTwitterBlueskyWeirdpunk Books Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-09-2038 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Profane Altars and Sorcery with Sam RichardJoe is rejoined by Sam Richard to talk about Weirdpunk Books' anthology of sword and sorcery Profane Altars, as well as the companion zine Profane Sorcery. They also talk about the link between fantasy and horror, the practice of editing anthologies, and more!Contact for Sam RichardTwitterBlueskyWeirdpunk Books Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-09-2000 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Skull Slime Tentacle Witch War with Rick ClaypoolJoe is rejoined by Rick Claypool to talk about his new book Skull Slime Tentacle Witch War, the difference between fungi and slime molds, absurd books, and so much more.Contact for Rick ClaypoolWebsiteTwitterSkull Slime Tentacle Witch WarContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-07-1500 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: Skull Slime Tentacle Witch War with Rick ClaypoolJoe is rejoined by Rick Claypool to talk about his new book Skull Slime Tentacle Witch War, the difference between fungi and slime molds, absurd books, and so much more.Contact for Rick ClaypoolWebsiteTwitterSkull Slime Tentacle Witch WarContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-07-1536 min
Writing The RapidsDecadent Apocalypse with Derek FisherJoe is joined by Derek Fisher to talk about his book Night Life, his forthcoming collection Container, exerting one's will onto art, cityscapes, and so much more.Contact for Derek FisherWebsiteTwitterInstagramContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-06-3000 minWriting The RapidsDecadent Apocalypse with Derek FisherJoe is joined by Derek Fisher to talk about his book Night Life, his forthcoming collection Container, exerting one's will onto art, cityscapes, and so much more.Contact for Derek FisherWebsiteTwitterInstagramContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-06-301h 13
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Aprostate Crater with Persephone Erin HudsonJoe is rejoined by Persephone Erin Hudson to talk about the first two acts of Aprostate Crater, tender transgression, serialized fiction, comic books, and so much more.Contact for Persephone Erin HudsonTwitterItchioContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-06-2700 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: Aprostate Crater with Persephone Erin HudsonJoe is rejoined by Persephone Erin Hudson to talk about the first two acts of Aprostate Crater, tender transgression, serialized fiction, comic books, and so much more.Contact for Persephone Erin HudsonTwitterItchioContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-06-2744 minWriting The RapidsA Variety of Creations with Christopher ZeischeggJoe is joined by Christopher Zeischegg to talk about Creation, friendship, when transgression becomes stale, and so much more.Contact for Christopher ZeischeggWebsiteInstagramTwitterCreationContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-05-3100 minWriting The RapidsA Variety of Creations with Christopher ZeischeggJoe is joined by Christopher Zeischegg to talk about Creation, friendship, when transgression becomes stale, and so much more.Contact for Christopher ZeischeggWebsiteInstagramTwitterCreationContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-05-311h 21Writing The RapidsRejoinder: The Berlin Wall with David Leo RiceDavid rejoins Joe to talk about David's new book The Berlin Wall, listless Nationalism, Lars Von Trier, writing about Europe, and more.Contact for David Leo RiceWebsiteTwitterThe Berlin WallContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-05-2138 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: The Berlin Wall with David Leo RiceDavid rejoins Joe to talk about David's new book The Berlin Wall, listless Nationalism, Lars Von Trier, writing about Europe, and more.Contact for David Leo RiceWebsiteTwitterThe Berlin WallContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-05-2100 minWriting The RapidsNeuralink Babies with Thomas KendallJoe is joined by Thomas to talk about technology, editing long novels, noir, and so much more.Contact for Thomas KendallInstagramTwitterThe AutodidactsHow I Killed the Universal ManContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-05-011h 10Writing The RapidsNeuralink Babies with Thomas KendallJoe is joined by Thomas to talk about technology, editing long novels, noir, and so much more.Contact for Thomas KendallInstagramTwitterThe AutodidactsHow I Killed the Universal ManContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-05-0100 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: Thumbsucker with Kat GiordanoJoe is rejoined by Kat to talk about confessional poetry, editing poetry, if reading poetry is perverse or not, and more!Contact for KatTwitterWebsiteInstagramContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsitePatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-04-2033 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: Thumbsucker with Kat GiordanoJoe is rejoined by Kat to talk about confessional poetry, editing poetry, if reading poetry is perverse or not, and more!Contact for KatTwitterWebsiteInstagramContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsitePatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-04-2000 minWriting The RapidsThe Hero with a Thousand Face Palms with O F CieriJoe is joined by O F Cieri to talk about their collective dislike for Joseph Campbell, their collective love of western esotericism, some gripes with indie publishing, and so much more!Contact for O F CieriInstagramTwitterWebsiteBackmaskContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-04-061h 13Writing The RapidsThe Hero with a Thousand Face Palms with O F CieriJoe is joined by O F Cieri to talk about their collective dislike for Joseph Campbell, their collective love of western esotericism, some gripes with indie publishing, and so much more!Contact for O F CieriInstagramTwitterWebsiteBackmaskContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-04-0600 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: I Have A Gun with Graham IrvinJoe is rejoined by Graham Irvin and they talk about guns, guns, guns, and more!Contact for Graham Irvin Neutral Spaces Twitter InstagramI Have A GunContact for Joe bielecki Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon TiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-03-1700 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: I Have A Gun with Graham IrvinJoe is rejoined by Graham Irvin and they talk about guns, guns, guns, and more!Contact for Graham Irvin Neutral Spaces Twitter InstagramI Have A GunContact for Joe bielecki Twitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon TiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-03-1737 minWriting The RapidsPutting on Black Lipstick with Mila JaroniecJoe is joined by Mila Jaroniec to talk about her book Plastic Vodka Bottle Sleepover, teaching and editing, autofiction, alt-lit, tarot and so much more.Contact for Mila JaroniecInstagramWebsiteBlack LipstickClass Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-03-0100 minWriting The RapidsPutting on Black Lipstick with Mila JaroniecJoe is joined by Mila Jaroniec to talk about her book Plastic Vodka Bottle Sleepover, teaching and editing, autofiction, alt-lit, tarot and so much more.Contact for Mila JaroniecInstagramWebsiteBlack LipstickClass Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-03-011h 12
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Violent Faculties with Charlene ElsbyJoe is rejoined by Charlene Elsby and they talk about ethics, the ineffable draw of philosophy, solid logic based on weird axioms, and so much more! Contact for Charlene ElsbyLinktreeTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-02-2133 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Violent Faculties with Charlene ElsbyJoe is rejoined by Charlene Elsby and they talk about ethics, the ineffable draw of philosophy, solid logic based on weird axioms, and so much more! Contact for Charlene ElsbyLinktreeTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-02-2100 minWriting The RapidsVulnerable to Machinations with Sam RichardJoe is joined by Sam Richard to talk about grief as fear, JG Ballard, genre conventions and restrictions, and much, much more!Contact for Sam RichardTwitterBlueskyWeirdpunk Books Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-01-3100 minWriting The RapidsVulnerable to Machinations with Sam RichardJoe is joined by Sam Richard to talk about grief as fear, JG Ballard, genre conventions and restrictions, and much, much more!Contact for Sam RichardTwitterBlueskyWeirdpunk Books Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-01-311h 18Writing The RapidsRejoinder: A Place Beyond with Garett StricklandJoe is rejoined by Garett Strickland to talk asemic writing, letting go of control, Kay Sage landscapes, and more.Contact for Garett StricklandA Place BeyondUngulaScrimsPortalogyTwitter Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-01-2400 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: A Place Beyond with Garett StricklandJoe is rejoined by Garett Strickland to talk asemic writing, letting go of control, Kay Sage landscapes, and more.Contact for Garett StricklandA Place BeyondUngulaScrimsPortalogyTwitter Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2024-01-2435 minWriting The RapidsHoles Holes and More Holes with Stacy HardyJoe is joined by Stacy Hardy to talk about holes, play, collaboration, and more!Contact for Stacy HardyAn Archeology of Holes Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-12-0100 minWriting The RapidsHoles Holes and More Holes with Stacy HardyJoe is joined by Stacy Hardy to talk about holes, play, collaboration, and more!Contact for Stacy HardyAn Archeology of Holes Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-12-011h 31Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Ablation with Danika Stegeman LeMayJoe is rejoined by Danika Stegeman LeMay to talk about her new book Ablation, grief, talking about grief, and more.Contact for Danika Stegeman LeMayWebsiteInstagramTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-11-2600 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: Ablation with Danika Stegeman LeMayJoe is rejoined by Danika Stegeman LeMay to talk about her new book Ablation, grief, talking about grief, and more.Contact for Danika Stegeman LeMayWebsiteInstagramTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-11-2637 minWriting The RapidsMustard and Candy with Tex GreshamTex Gresham joins Joe to talk about moments that change our lives forever, the allure of conspiracy theories, making it as a screenwriter, and more.Contact for Tex GreshamViolent CandyWebsiteTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-11-011h 17Writing The RapidsMustard and Candy with Tex GreshamTex Gresham joins Joe to talk about moments that change our lives forever, the allure of conspiracy theories, making it as a screenwriter, and more.Contact for Tex GreshamViolent CandyWebsiteTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-11-0100 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: The Devil Thinks I'm Pretty with Charlene ElsbyJoe is rejoined by Charlene Elsby and they talk about agency, Marilyn Monroe, Pythagoreanism, and more!Contact for Charlene ElsbyLinktreeTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2023-10-3041 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: The Devil Thinks I'm Pretty with Charlene ElsbyJoe is rejoined by Charlene Elsby and they talk about agency, Marilyn Monroe, Pythagoreanism, and more!Contact for Charlene ElsbyLinktreeTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2023-10-3000 minWriting The RapidsInterrogating the Eye with M ForajterJoe is joined by M Forajter to talk about her visit to Grand Rapids, caves, haunted houses, eco poetics, the morality of making art in a dying world, and so, so much more.Contact for M ForjterInterrogating the EyeWebsiteTwitter@saint-remus on BlueskyContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-10-091h 33Writing The RapidsInterrogating the Eye with M ForajterJoe is joined by M Forajter to talk about her visit to Grand Rapids, caves, haunted houses, eco poetics, the morality of making art in a dying world, and so, so much more.Contact for M ForjterInterrogating the EyeWebsiteTwitter@saint-remus on BlueskyContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-10-091h 33Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Stealth Anxiety Megamix with Mike CorraoMike Corrao rejoins Joe to talk about his new book, Stealth Anxiety Megamix, mapping his brain, navigable texts, and more!Contact for Mike CorraoBooksWebsiteTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-09-2700 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: Stealth Anxiety Megamix with Mike CorraoMike Corrao rejoins Joe to talk about his new book, Stealth Anxiety Megamix, mapping his brain, navigable texts, and more!Contact for Mike CorraoBooksWebsiteTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-09-2735 minWriting The RapidsThe Podcaster Who Lived Amongst the Writers with Robert KlossRobert Kloss joins Joe to talk about finding a good home for your writing, following your impulses, writing every day no matter what, and more!Contact for Robert KlossBooksWebsiteContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-08-3100 minWriting The RapidsThe Podcaster Who Lived Amongst the Writers with Robert KlossRobert Kloss joins Joe to talk about finding a good home for your writing, following your impulses, writing every day no matter what, and more!Contact for Robert KlossBooksWebsiteContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-08-311h 14Writing The RapidsProcess, Context, & Labor: An AI Roundable with Lai-Tze Fan and Douglas LumanJoe is joined by Lai-Tze Fan and Douglas Luman to talk about AI Writing. We discuss definitions, issues of authorship and ownership, AI jank, and so much more.Contact for Lai-Tze FanWebsiteTwitterContact for Douglas LumanWebsiteTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-08-2900 minWriting The RapidsProcess, Context, & Labor: An AI Roundable with Lai-Tze Fan and Douglas LumanJoe is joined by Lai-Tze Fan and Douglas Luman to talk about AI Writing. We discuss definitions, issues of authorship and ownership, AI jank, and so much more.Contact for Lai-Tze FanWebsiteTwitterContact for Douglas LumanWebsiteTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-08-291h 17
Writing The RapidsSnailailails with Jace BrittainJace Brittain joins Joe to talk about their novel Sorcererer, different ways of reading, snails, translations, and more.Contact for Jace BrittainWebsiteTwitterSorcerererCarrion Bloom BooksContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa9
2023-07-3100 minWriting The RapidsSnailailails with Jace BrittainJace Brittain joins Joe to talk about their novel Sorcererer, different ways of reading, snails, translations, and more.Contact for Jace BrittainWebsiteTwitterSorcerererCarrion Bloom BooksContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa9
2023-07-311h 18Writing The RapidsTrue Internal States with Lindsay LermanLindsay Lerman joins Joe to talk about emotional realism, working in the second person, complicated characters, philosophy and more.Contact for Lindsay LermanWebsiteTwitterI'm From NowhereWhat Are YouContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-06-301h 06Writing The RapidsTrue Internal States with Lindsay LermanLindsay Lerman joins Joe to talk about emotional realism, working in the second person, complicated characters, philosophy and more.Contact for Lindsay LermanWebsiteTwitterI'm From NowhereWhat Are YouContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-06-301h 06Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Casket Flare with Logan BerryJoe is rejoined by Logan Berry to talk about writing with a bluetooth headset, book objects, ghosts, babies, and more!Contact for Logan BerryTwitterCasket FlareCrystal LakeWreckdomTransmissions to ArtaudContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle TipaPodcast
2023-06-2534 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: Casket Flare with Logan BerryJoe is rejoined by Logan Berry to talk about writing with a bluetooth headset, book objects, ghosts, babies, and more!Contact for Logan BerryTwitterCasket FlareCrystal LakeWreckdomTransmissions to ArtaudContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle TipaPodcast
2023-06-2534 min
Writing The RapidsBut What Is It About? With Dave FitzgeraldDave Fitzgerald joins Joe to talk about his debut novel Troll, second person narration, consuming media to impress people, and more.Contact for Dave FitzgeraldTwitterTroll Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-05-3100 minWriting The RapidsBut What Is It About? With Dave FitzgeraldDave Fitzgerald joins Joe to talk about his debut novel Troll, second person narration, consuming media to impress people, and more.Contact for Dave FitzgeraldTwitterTroll Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-05-311h 19
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Burn You the Fuck Alive with B. R. YeagerB. R. Yeager rejoins Joe to talk about the success of Negative Space, writing scummy teens, weird body horror, and more!Contact for B. R. YeagerTwitterWebsiteBYtFAContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-05-0800 minWriting The RapidsRejoinder: Burn You the Fuck Alive with B. R. YeagerB. R. Yeager rejoins Joe to talk about the success of Negative Space, writing scummy teens, weird body horror, and more!Contact for B. R. YeagerTwitterWebsiteBYtFAContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-05-0835 minWriting The RapidsAbsolute Bedlam with Charlene ElsbyJoe is joined by Charlene Elsby and they talk about phenomenology, ethical problems in a starbucks bathroom, her new book Bedlam, and more.Contact for Charlene ElsbyLinktreeTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2023-03-311h 11
Writing The RapidsAbsolute Bedlam with Charlene ElsbyJoe is joined by Charlene Elsby and they talk about phenomenology, ethical problems in a starbucks bathroom, her new book Bedlam, and more.Contact for Charlene ElsbyLinktreeTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2023-03-3100 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: House of Delete with William WatsonJoe is rejoined by William Watson to talk about Paradise Redux, a burgeoning new wave of writing, self publishing and more.Contact for William WatsonWebsiteTwitterHouse of Delete Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2023-03-2400 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: SCRIMS with Garett StricklandJoe is rejoined by Garett Strickland and they talk about the writing process of SCRIMS, different ways of ingesting art, and more.Contact for Garett StricklandTwitterSCRIMSUngulaContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2023-02-2800 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Tell Me You've Earned It with Kat GiordanoJoe is rejoined by Kat Giordano to talk about her new book Tell Me You've Earned It, confessional writing, and timing when publishing.Contact for KatTwitterWebsiteInstagramContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2023-02-1400 min
Writing The RapidsA Chance Encounter with Shane Jesse ChristmassJoe is joined by Shane Jesse Christmass to talk about chance in your writing, being published in many book presses, the anti-novel and more.Contact for Shane Jesse ChristmassLink TreeTwitterSex Shopes of Sherman OaksContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2023-01-3100 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Massive with John TrefryJoe is rejoined by John Trefry to get an update on and more info about his forthcoming book MASSIVEContact for John TrefryTwitterWebsiteInside the CastleContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2023-01-2000 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: AgbogbloshieJoe is rejoined by Mike Kleine to talk about his new book, self publishing, making art at the end of the world, and more.Contact for Mike KleineTwitterBig Cartel Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-12-2000 min
Writing The RapidsExquisite Suffering with Logan BerryLogan Berry joins Joe to talk about his book Run-Off Sugar Crystal Lake, Theater, his"game"? Wreckdom, and so, so much more.Contact for Logan BerryTwitterCrystal LakeWreckdomTransmissions to Artaud Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-11-3000 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Rainbear!!!!!!!!! with Never Angeline NorthJoe is rejoined by Never to talk about loving people, Jewish Mysticism, They Might Be Giants, and more.Contact for Never Angeline NorthWebsiteRainbear!!!!!!!!!TwitterInstagramContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-11-2200 min
Writing The RapidsLilacs and Rifles with Johannes GöranssonJohannes Göransson joins Joe to talk about his new book Summer, anxiety, translations, getting a higher education degree and working in academia, and more.Contact for Johannes GöranssonTwitterWebsiteAction BooksSummer Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-10-3100 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Coward with Meghan LambMeghan Lamb rejoins Joe to talk about her new book Coward, discovering yourself in internet chatrooms, the new Dahmer show, and more!Contact for Meghan LambWebsiteInstagramCoward Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-10-1300 min
Writing The RapidsIKEA Rabbit Holes with Paul CunninghamPaul Cunningham joins joe to talk about fashion, the most beautiful boy in the world, translating poetry, and so much more.Contact for Paul CunninghamTwitterFall GarmentThe House of the Tree of Sores Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-09-3000 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Paradise Redux with William WatsonJoe is rejoined by William Watson to talk about Paradise Redux, a burgeoning new wave of writing, self publishing and more.Contact for William WatsonWebsiteTwitterParadise Redux Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-09-2700 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Pornography for the End of the WorldBrendan Vidito rejoins Joe to talk about the flavors of body horror, and to run down every piece in his new collection.Contact for Brendan ViditoTwitterOrder Here Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-08-3100 min
Writing The RapidsWeird Little Guys with Rick ClaypoolJoe is joined by Rick Claypool to talk about his new book, Tentacle Head, mushrooms, old sci-fi books, and more!Contact for Rick ClaypoolWebsiteTwitterTentacle Head Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-08-2600 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Children of the New Flesh with Chris Kelso and David Leo RiceJoe is joined by Chris and David to talk about the new anthology, the importance of Cronenberg, and more.Buy Children of the New Flesh Here Contact for Chris KelsoTwitterWebsiteContact for David Leo RiceWebsiteTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-07-2234 min
Writing The RapidsCloaked with Mike Corrao, Danika Stegeman LeMay, and William WatsonJoe is joined by Mike, Danika, and William to talk about Mike's new press Cloak, and Danika and William's works published therein. Contact for Mike Corrao and CloakMike's WebsiteMike's TwitterCloak WebsiteCloak Twitter Contact for Danika Stegeman LeMayWebsiteTwitterRelentless Contact for William WatsonWebsiteTwitterPolice LuciferContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-05-3100 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Sinister Synthesizer with Dean SwinfordJoe is rejoined by Dean Swinford to talk about the exciting conclusion to the Death Metal Epic.Contact for Dean SwinfordAmazonSinister Synthesizer Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-05-1600 min
Writing The RapidsSea Foam Green with Meghan LambJoe is joined by Meghan Lamb to talk about her book Failure to Thrive, writing place, abandoned buildings and more.Contact for Meghan LambWebsiteFailure to Thrive Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-05-011h 27
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: The New House with David Leo RiceDavid rejoins Joe to talk about David's new book The New House, outsider art, Judaism, The Art World and more.Contact for David Leo RiceWebsiteTwitterPreorder The New House Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2022-04-1934 min
Writing The RapidsLiver Mush with Graham IrvinJoe is joined by Graham Irvin to talk about Liver Mush, Food Writing, MFAs, and more!Contact for Graham IrvinNeutral SpacesTwitterLiver Mush Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-03-311h 04
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: The Compleat Lungfish with Grant MaierhoferJoe is rejoined by Grant Maierhofer, to talk about his new book, The Compleat Lungfish, academia, finding new books to read, and more.Contact for Grant MaierhoferNeutral SpacesThe Compleat Lungfish Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-03-1838 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Love Poems/Smallness Studies with Ava Hofmann and Persephone Erin HudsonJoe is joined on a special live stream by Ava Hofmann and Persephone Erin Hudson to talk about Ava's new book, what to do with books, poetry, gremlin energy, and more!Contact for Persephone Erin HudsonTwitterGumroadContact for Ava HofmannTwitterWebsiteContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired
2022-02-2842 min
Writing The RapidsGoing Live with Persephone Erin Hudson and Ava HofmannJoe is joined on a special live stream by Persephone Erin Hudson and Ava Hofmann to talk about Persephone's work, theater, self-publishing, and more!Contact for Persephone Erin HudsonTwitterGumroad Contact for Ava HofmannTwitterWebsiteContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2022-02-281h 18
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Third World Magicks with Mike KleineJoe is rejoined by Mike Kleine to talk about his new book, keeping old goals, molding language, and more. Featuring brief appearances by Sherlock, the dog.You can contact the show at noisemakerjoe@gmail.com - Just put WTR in the subject line.Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredContact for Mike KleineTwitterThird World Magicks
2022-02-1400 min
Writing The RapidsThe Podcaster Confronts Kat GiordanoKat Giordano joins Joe to talk about Bukowski, poetry men, mental health, compulsory heterosexuality, and more!Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredContact for KatTwitterWebsiteInstagram
2022-01-311h 10
Writing The RapidsFutures of the Flesh with Frog/Paris GreenFrog joins Joe to talk about what Trans Lit might be, Cronenbergian Futures, why we write, and more! Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon Tired Contact for Frog Twitter Itch.io Patreon
2021-11-3000 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Karaoke Night At Daisuke's AudiobookJoe is rejoined by Mike Kleine to talk about recording the audiobook of Karaoke Night At Daisuke's audiobook and more! You can contact the show at noisemakerjoe@gmail.com - Just put WTR in the subject line. Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon Tired Contact for Mike Kleine Twitter KNAD
2021-11-2900 min
Writing The RapidsBONUS: A Generative Discussion with Douglas LumanDouglas Luman joins Joe to talk about NaNoWriMo, NaNoGenMo, and what generative writing means, and can do.Contact for Douglas LumanBooksWebsiteTwitter Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2021-11-1945 min
Writing The Rapids[...] with Ava HofmannAva Hofmann joins joe to talk [...] english [...] history incorrectly [...] poetry.Contact for Ava HofmannTwitterWebsitePreorder [...] Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2021-10-181h 13
Writing The RapidsTalking Animals with Bram RiddlebargerBram Riddlebarger joined joe to talk about writing about place, making a press, Germans and their love of rockabilly music, and more! Contact for Bram Riddlebarger Twitter Neutral Spaces Gob Pile Press Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon Tired Art photo by Arielle Tipa
2021-09-3000 min
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Off With Their Heads! with Mike Corrao and Evan IsolineJoe is rejoined by Mike, and joined for the first time by Evan Isoline to talk about their new collaborative book Cephalonegativity You can contact the show at noisemakerjoe@gmail.com - Just put WTR in the subject line. Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoe Website Patreon TIRED Contact for Mike Corrao Books WebsiteTwitterContact for Evan IsolineTwitter Website Selffuck Philosophy of the Sky Art photo by Arielle Tipa
2021-09-2140 min
Writing The RapidsA Grand Ordeal with Garett StricklandGarett Strickland joined joe to talk about the ordealism, liminology, esotericism, historicity with regard to writing, Wikipedia holes, and more!Keep an eye open for Garett's PORTALOGY coming September 2021.Contact for Garett StricklandTwitterUngula Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2021-08-311h 13
Writing The RapidsTaking A Tour with Dan EastmanDan Eastman joined joe to talk about the perfect hometown, Austin Powers, Comedy Specials, realizing you can do whatever you want, and more!Contact for Dan EastmanTwitterWatertown Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa
2021-07-311h 02Writing The RapidsRejoinder: Where the Writers Meet the Podcaster and the Listeners Make Happy Sounds with Mike Kleine and Dan HoyJoe is rejoined by Mike Kleine and Dan Hoy to talk about their new book, working collaboratively and more.You can get Where the Sky Meets the Ocean and the Air Tastes Like Metal and the Birds Don't Make a Sound HERE You can contact the show at noisemakerjoe@gmail.com - Just put WTR in the subject line.Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsitePatreonContact for Mike KleineTwitter Contact for Dan HoyTwitterWebsite Art pho...
2021-07-2238 min
Writing The RapidsGetting Darryled with Jackie EssJoe is joined by Jackie Ess and they talk about cuckolding, saving the world, gender identity, and so much more. Contact for Jackie Ess Twitter Darryl Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon Tired Art photo by Arielle Tipa
2021-06-301h 14
Writing The RapidsRejoinder: A Couple of Cockazoids with B. R. Yeager and Nick VerdiJoe is rejoined by B.R. Yeager to talk about writing the movie Cockazoid with Director, co-writer, and lead Nick Verdi.You can watch the trailer for Cockazoid on Youtube and Vimeo.You can contact the show at noisemakerjoe@gmail.com - Just put WTR in the subject line.Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsitePatreon Contact for B. R. YeagerTwitterWebsite Contact for Nick VerdiTwitterVimeo Art photo by Arielle Tipa
2021-06-2235 min
Writing The RapidsTired with Joe bieleckiZac Smith joins Joe's podcast to interview Joe about his book, Tired. You can contact the show at noisemakerjoe@gmail.com - Just put WTR in the subject line. Contact for Zac Smith Books Website Twitter Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon Art photo by Arielle Tipa
2021-06-1400 min
Writing The RapidsPost-Secular Grifting with David Leo RiceJoe is joined by David Leo Rice and they talk about circus, grifters, post-secularism, his new book Drifter: Stories, and more. Contact for David Leo Rice Website Twitter Drifter Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon Tired Art photo by Arielle Tipa
2021-06-011h 05
Writing The RapidsNoah Cicero's Wild KingdomJoe is rejoined by Noah Cicero to talk about growing up in the Midwest, being invisible in Las Vegas, and more. Contact for Noah Cicero Website Wild Kingdom Contact for Joe bielecki Twitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoe Website One time donation Patreon Tired Art photo by Arielle Tipa
2021-05-1538 min